Learning Resources Archive - Flowers from the Farm https://www.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk/learning-resources/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:59:24 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.1 Properly perfumed roses https://www.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk/learning-resources/properly-perfumed-roses/ Sun, 17 Oct 2021 09:33:16 +0000 https://www.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk/?post_type=learning-resources&p=12141 Victoria Martin of Stokesay Flowers explains why she would always choose a romantic garden rose and why she loves to grow them.

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]]> Rudbeckias – a grand finale https://www.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk/learning-resources/rudbeckias-a-grand-finale/ Wed, 06 Oct 2021 08:23:27 +0000 https://www.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk/?post_type=learning-resources&p=11852 Josie Brown of Brown's British Flowers, Cambridgeshire, shares her love of this late summer and autumn beauty which lasts until the first frosts.

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]]> Addicted to dahlias https://www.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk/learning-resources/addicted-to-dahlias/ Wed, 12 May 2021 12:54:02 +0000 https://www.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk/?post_type=learning-resources&p=3685 Philippa Stewart of Justdahlias explains how what started out as her dabble with dahlias turned into an obsession and then a business. She shares her favourites and her experience of growing them.

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]]> Allium fireworks https://www.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk/learning-resources/allium-fireworks/ Sun, 09 May 2021 14:25:36 +0000 https://www.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk/?post_type=learning-resources&p=3376 Alliums are great for bringing drama and colour to the May gap and bridge the divide between spring and summer. Catrinel Wright of Edington Flowers explains more.

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]]> Tulips https://www.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk/learning-resources/tulips/ Tue, 20 Apr 2021 07:41:00 +0000 https://www.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk/?post_type=learning-resources&p=2207 Liz Rawlings of Cotswold Posy Patch shares her top five favourite tulip varieties for stunning colours, bold shapes and eye-catching markings.

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]]> Heavenly hellebores https://www.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk/learning-resources/heavenly-hellebores/ Tue, 20 Apr 2021 05:52:12 +0000 https://www.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk/?post_type=learning-resources&p=2171 Hellebores are delicate beauties and are best suited to arrangements where the stems will be kept in water, but if cut very mature, they can last in wedding bouquets to be enjoyed over the course of a day.

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]]> Best annuals for cutting https://www.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk/learning-resources/best-annuals-for-cutting/ Sat, 10 Apr 2021 11:36:03 +0000 https://www.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk/learning-resources/foliage-for-flower-arranging-copy/ Quick and easy to grow, annuals make fantastic fillers to plug gaps in herbaceous planting and with a little deadheading they often flower all summer long.  Ed Bollam, head gardener at Gordon Castle, shares his favourite annuals for cutting.

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]]> Foliage for flower arranging https://www.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk/learning-resources/foliage-for-flower-arranging/ Fri, 09 Apr 2021 21:02:01 +0000 https://www.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk/learning-resources/uk-seasonality-copy/ While there are many florists' favourites out there, your own garden, hedgerow or woodland offers up a world of leafy material for people looking to bring the natural world inside. Kate Ladd of Greenery Flowers explains more.

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]]> UK Seasonality https://www.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk/learning-resources/uk-seasonality/ Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:01:33 +0000 https://www.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk/?post_type=learning-resources&p=953 Use our learning resources to find out what is flowering when in the UK so that you can always choose flowers in tune with the seasons, whatever the occasion.

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]]> January: structure, texture and preserved flowers Commercially grown alstromeria, anemones, narcissi, ranunculus and tulips; resin scented eucalyptus foliage; flowering shrubs like viburnum, sweetly scented winter box; hazel catkins; dried flowers. February: a quiet start to growth Commercially grown alstromeria, anemones, narcissi, daffodils, ranunculus and tulips; petite snowdrops, hellebores, the start of pussy willow season, scented skimmia flowers. March: Springing into life All the commerically grown winter flowers; plus hyacinths, architectural green spurges, elegant snowflakes, honeywort, guelder rose, delicate damson and cherry blossom, camellias, early iris. April: Tulip fanfare The lengthening days give a boost to growth. Now we welcome yellow kerria, poppies, wallflowers, sweetly scented dame’s violet (honesty), sweet rocket, more fruit blossom, outdoor grown tulips, fritillaries, ranunculus and tunnel protected sweet peas. May: Chelsea flower show month! Oh boy – the list could go far longer than ten now! Alliums, bluebells, perennial cornflowers, poppies, sweet peas, ranunculus, iris, sweet rocket, scented lilac and the gorgeous greens of bursting fresh foliage. (shh, we didn’t say it loudly, but if the weather’s on our side, there may be peonies) June: Let the abundance begin Flouncy divas take the stage (peonies, roses) with a supporting cast of sweet peas, love in a mist, foxgloves, delphiniums, cornflowers, astrantias, lady’s mantle, sweet Williams. July: Pick! Pick! Pick! A rainbow of flowers in a multitude of forms: roses (peonies now exhausted), agapanthus, scabious, phlox, snapdragons, sweet peas, sunflowers, bells of Ireland, wild carrot, cosmos daisies… August: Dahliatastic Dahlias pick up the baton from now til the first frosts, sedums, feverfew, bright zinnias, lavender, snapdragons, hydrangeas, the many forms of amaranthus (love lies a bleeding), asters, sunflowers. September: The spotlight’s still on dahlias Dahlias remain the mainstay and hit their stride fully accompanied by plumed grasses, cosmos daisies, amaranthus, hops, hydrangeas, altstromerias, rudbeckias, zinnias, scabious… October: until Jack Frost arrives… Flower farmers hold their breath and pray that nights don’t get cold and nip out their outdoor flowers. As the days shorten and frosts arrive, the flower beds edge towards winter. Until Jack Frost bites them, we enjoy dahlias, goldenrod, fluffy clematis seedheads, nasturtiums, strawflowers, chrysanthemums, asters, sedum, cosmos daisies and the welcome return of eucalyptus foliage. November: Looking at the details Foliage in late autumn and winter becomes the star of the show: silvery greys of eucalyptus, dusty miller, buddleia and senecio, the juicy berries of tree ivy, pittosporum in colours from variegated white and green through to deep plums, rosemary and bay leaves for scents and lots of dried interest from fluffy plumes of pampas grass and the silvery moon pennies of honesty seed heads. December: Twiggy delights and evergreen glories Bare trees reveal sculptural mossy branches which look fantastic in arrangements and wreaths (who needs cinammon sticks anyway?!); holly, ivy and mistletoe are traditional winter favourites; add in rosemary and bay leaves for scent, along with the tumbling tassels of silvery garrya, and commercially grown alstromeria, tulips and narcissi.

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]]> Scent https://www.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk/learning-resources/scent/ Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:59:18 +0000 https://www.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk/?post_type=learning-resources&p=952 Everyone loves scent and Carol Siddorn of Carol's Garden explains how you can have it in your plot throughout the year.

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